CHAPTER 42.1. REGISTRATION OF OUT-OF-STATE MOBILE HEALTH CARE ENTITIES - Indiana Statutes

IC 16-41-42.1
     Chapter 42.1. Registration of Out-of-State Mobile Health Care Entities

IC 16-41-42.1-1
"Health care entity"
     Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "health care entity" means an entity that:
        (1) is registered or licensed as a health care entity under the laws of another state, a foreign country, or a province in a foreign country; and
        (2) provides health care services, including the performance of health care tests, in a mobile facility or temporary location for a short period of time.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-2
Registry maintained
     Sec. 2. The state department shall maintain a registry of health care entities that apply for and meet the registration requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-3
Required registry information
     Sec. 3. The registry maintained under section 2 of this chapter must include:
        (1) the information required under section 5(6) of this chapter for each registered health care entity; and
        (2) the date that the health care entity registered with the state department under this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-4
Certificate of registration
     Sec. 4. The state department shall issue a certificate of registration to a health care entity that applies for registration and meets the requirements of this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-5
Application information
     Sec. 5. A health care entity applying for registration under this chapter must disclose the following:
        (1) The types of health care services that the health care entity will provide in Indiana.
        (2) The names of any employees who are currently in good standing licensed, certified, or registered in a health care profession in:
            (A) Indiana; or             (B) any other state;
        and a copy of each employee's license, certification, or registration.
        (3) Any health care services that are to be provided under a contract between the health care entity and a person that is licensed, certified, or registered in Indiana to provide health care services.
        (4) The types of:
            (A) health care services that the health care entity will perform;
            (B) health care tests that the health care entity will perform; and
            (C) equipment that the health care entity will use.
        (5) The manner in which test results and recommendations for health care based on the test results will be disclosed to patients.
        (6) The health care entity's name, address, and telephone number and the name of any company that is affiliated with the health care entity.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-6
Display of certificate
     Sec. 6. A registered health care entity that is issued a certificate of registration under this chapter shall display the certificate of registration in a conspicuous place in sight of a consumer of the health care entity.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-7
Expiration of certificate
     Sec. 7. A certificate of registration issued under this chapter expires one (1) calendar year after its issuance.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-8
Required registration
     Sec. 8. A health care entity may not provide services in Indiana until the health care entity is registered with the state department under this chapter.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-9
Requirements
     Sec. 9. The registration of a health care entity under this chapter does not exempt:
        (1) a health care professional from the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of IC 25; or
        (2) a health care service from the regulation requirements of IC 16 or IC 25. As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.

IC 16-41-42.1-10
Rules
     Sec. 10. The state department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter, including rules specifying registration renewal procedures.
As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.112.